Nana Patkar’s Final Journey: State Honors and Emotional Farewell in Pune

The final rites of Nana Patkar were performed with full government recognition in Pune on Thursday night. The ceremony began with the arrival of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who placed a floral garland on the bier and shared a personal tribute via the X platform, describing the actor as a guiding mentor and an irreplaceable talent. The event attracted a wide cross‑section of society — from cinema veterans and emerging artists to political leaders and social workers — all gathered to bid farewell to the iconic figure whose work spanned Hindi and Marathi films.